Balfour Beatty
Mission Critical Project Manager
Become Part of Our Team
As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Holidays
- Paid Volunteer time
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
Are you a seasoned construction professional with a passion for mission-critical environments? Balfour Beatty is seeking a Mission Critical Project Manager to lead complex data center construction projects in Northern Virginia, one of the fastest-growing tech corridors in the country. This is your opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure that powers the digital world. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have deep MEP coordination experience, and are ready to lead cutting-edge builds, we want to hear from you.
Essential Functions
- Lead all aspects of MEP systems management including buyout, procurement, coordination, and commissioning.
- Approve and manage MEP and commissioning schedules, scopes of work, and subcontractor strategies.
- Oversee constructability reviews, BIM coordination, and quality control plans.
- Serve as the primary liaison with owners and commissioning agents to ensure project excellence.
- Drive project delivery, budget adherence, and schedule performance across all phases.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in construction, with a strong focus on MEP coordination and preconstruction.
- Proven success managing data center or mission-critical projects.
- Deep understanding of building codes, mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, and commissioning processes.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with hyperscale or colocation data centers.
- Familiarity with BIM tools, commissioning software, and lean construction practices.
- PMP or similar certification is a plus.
Why Balfour Beatty?
- Work on high-profile, technically complex projects that shape the digital world.
- Join a company recognized for safety, sustainability, and innovation.
- Thrive in a culture that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous learning.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.
About us
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.
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Phone: (214) 468-4700
Email:BBTalent@balfourbeattyus.com
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Freqently Asked Questions
Success in this role demands strong negotiation abilities, strategic decision-making, and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Mastery in coordinating complex MEP systems and managing high-pressure schedules is vital to oversee mission-critical infrastructure projects efficiently.
Unlike general construction management, this position requires intense focus on mission-critical environments, emphasizing precise MEP coordination and commissioning oversight. The pace accelerates due to the technical complexity and high stakes involved in digital infrastructure projects.
Professionals can progress into senior leadership roles such as Director of Mission Critical Projects or VP of Construction Operations. Expertise in hyperscale data centers opens pathways to strategic roles overseeing multiple large-scale infrastructure portfolios.
Balfour Beatty fosters a collaborative and innovative environment, encouraging project managers to embrace lean construction principles and zero harm safety standards. This culture enhances focus on quality, sustainability, and continuous learning during project delivery.
Managing highly technical builds in the fast-growing Northern Virginia tech corridor demands agility and deep technical knowledge. Balfour Beatty’s emphasis on safety and sustainability presents additional layers of responsibility that require proactive leadership and precise coordination.
Springfield’s proximity to major tech hubs increases demand for specialized project managers, but competition remains robust due to the niche expertise required. Candidates with strong MEP coordination and data center experience are highly sought after locally.
Certifications like PMP and specialized commissioning credentials enhance a candidate’s profile. Familiarity with BIM tools and lean construction methodologies is also valued in Northern Virginia’s competitive construction market.
Salaries for this role typically range between $110,000 and $140,000 annually, reflecting the high responsibility level and technical expertise needed. Compensation often includes comprehensive benefits consistent with industry leaders in the region.
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